Palo Alto Seeks Input On Transit Connection Project

The proposed roadway could shorten bus trips by up to five minutes and improve pedestrian and bicycle access. PALO ALTO, CA — Palo Alto residents have until Nov. 5 to weigh in on plans for a new transit connection designed to reduce bus travel times and improve access to the city's transit center. The Quarry Road Transit Connection project would create a dedicated roadway for buses and shuttles between El Camino Real and the Palo Alto Transit Center, according to a city announcement published Tuesday. City officials estimate the connection could shorten bus trips by three to five minutes by allowing transit vehicles to bypass congested areas near University Avenue and University Circle. Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch. The project also includes protected bicycle lanes, upgraded pedestrian crossings and improved pathways through El Camino Park.

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